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BNC, RCA, VGA & RJ45 Connectors Explained – CCTV Video
Posted by joeltjen in CCTV Training Videos, Cables, Comparisons on October 20, 2009
I saw Jon’s post on Analog vs. Digital resolution and thought that one of our training videos that explains the different video connections used in CCTV would be good supplementary material.
If anyone has ever wondered what the differences are between BNC, RCA, VGA & RJ45 connectors, this video should help to clarify by explaining how they are used to connect security cameras to monitoring and recording devices.
Another Great Video Find – Crimp On BNC Connector Installation
Posted by joeltjen in CCTV Training Videos, Cables on September 23, 2009
I noticed that Eric had posted a link to some CCTV Youtube Videos and, while I was browsing through them, saw something that I wouldn’t have expected. One of ApexCCTV’s Videos, a simple tutorial for crimping a BNC connector on RG59 cable, had over 19,000 hits and a 5-star rating. I decided to post it here, hoping that others needing assistance will find it helpful.
The video is below, and the person doing the demonstration walks through the process of attaching the connector to the cable very thoroughly.
When we’re in the industry like we are, I suppose we take for granted the things that we do on a daily basis and don’t account for the average consumer that can learn a lot from a video like this.
There are tons more videos out there detailing security and surveillance installation and configuration procedures, like Eric pointed out, so it’s always worth doing a quick YouTube, Vimeo or Google search to see if your problem is covered visually, rather than calling in and trying to decipher what some technician has to say!
Security and Network Cables
In my previous blog posts, I have talked at length about security cameras and lenses, and security DVRs and DVR cards. Now, I would like to move on to security and network cables, which are required components for installing your CCTV cameras. There are quite a few options available in the market. You can choose from high-quality network cables, like Cat-5E, RCA, RG6, and Siamese cables.
Let me give you a little more info about each of them, so you can decide for yourself which ones are best for
you. Category 5E, or Cat-5E, is the enhanced version of Cat-5 ethernet cables. This twisted pair of cables is ideal for high-signal integrity over a short distance. RCA is a standard type of cable to transmit analog audio and composite video signals between two devices. RG6 coaxial cables find a wide range of applications in both residential and commercial fields. This is mainly because various types of connectors can be attached at their ends.
The Siamese cable, which is a combination cable that can have two types of wiring within a single cable, is the most ideal type. In all the other types of cables discussed previously, you need to have two different cables, one for data transmission and the other for power, but with Siamese cables, a single cable can take care of both needs. So, you can secure your home, office, or any place you want in a much easier and organized fashion with these cables.
You can buy CCTV cables and everything else you need to install your security cameras at ApexCCTV, where you can check out the specifications and order these network cables online from the comfort of your home or office.
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